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CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

DISTRUPOL | June 17, 2021

Distrupol, a major European distributor of thermoplastics and elastomers to the polymer processing industry and a subsidiary of GPD Companies, Inc., announced the acquisition of Lautrup Chemicals A/S today. The transaction's terms were not disclosed. Lautrup Chemicals, founded in 1982 by Chief Executive Officer and President Hans Lautrup, is the biggest distributor of polymers in Scandinavia. The Company offers a varied client base in the Nordic area and Eastern and Southern E...

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

Wacker Chemical Corporation | October 29, 2021

In recognition of World Sustainability Day, the fourth Wednesday in October, Wacker Chemical Corporation employees participated in environmentally friendly activities this month. Their work honors WACKER's overall commitment of ensuring a better world for future generations. For a designated week each October, WACKER employees celebrate Sustainability Week to generate awareness and inspire community action to protect the environment. This year's company focus was placed on...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Oil and gas | December 15, 2020

As President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris take the reins of governing the U.S. following one of the most hotly contested elections in the country’s history, energy sector leaders anticipate the industry will face major changes in operations, regulations and legislation. “Those who were paying attention throughout the campaign know that Biden did say some things about the energy sector throughout the campaign,” said Chet Thompson, preside...

Comes | September 03, 2020

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) is pleased to announce it is returning to trade show ownership with the acquisition of the Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show, a trade show founded in 2019 and produced by Chemicals America. "As a galvanizing force for the specialty and custom chemical community, it is SOCMA's role and responsibility to connect the supply chain," said SOCMA President and CEO Jennifer Abril. "When we sold InformEx in 2005, it lef...